10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 19 / 3
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 28 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 46,559 miles
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My husband a I were driving down the highway and all of a sudden a loud sound a bam the air bag in the passenger seat blew open and dang near gave my husband whiplash. Also I have had the thermostat replaced 3 times in 2 years and the car is still overheating. The ABS sensor will not go off and its like the emergency brake is stuck. I can be driving and when I try to stop it is like its locking up.
- Milton, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the driver seat headrest restraint was erroneously deployed. The contact indicated that during the incident the vehicle had not crashed or abruptly stopped to cause the headrest restraint to deploy. During the incident, the contact sustained an injured neck. No medical treatment was required. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,000.
- Mount Airy, NC, USA
3/24/2022, Mileage 102742. Airbag light intermittently turns on and off.
- Mountlake Terrace, WA, USA
Purchased this car 3 yrs a go about 2 weeks ago the airbag light remains on constantly the car was parked but remains on constantly. The car has 107K I search for recall on this site and nothing even though there are over 485 complaints for the same issue. What does it take to get this NOTICED by MOPAR this is obviously a safety hazard. I bet if one of MOPAR's dependents was driving a 2013 Dodge Avenger they would get it fixed TODAY for free via a recall are you listening MOPAR"?" I am sure you read these complaints. I will contact a Chrysler dealer in the area and see if they will do the right thing and fix this safety issue for free but after reading all these complaints looks like a losing battle. MOPAR is you want to have customers buy your cars do the right thing a get a recall out on this airbag issue.
- Watervliet, NY, USA
The air bag light turns on and off while driving, along with a ding, indicating that there is a problem with the air bag.
- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
The contact owned a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that upon approaching a stop light at 10 mph, the driver behind her was on a cell phone and rear ended her vehicle. The contact stated that the driver seat belt failed to restrain her and the contact hit her head on the driver side window. The air bags also failed to deploy upon impact. The contact did not receive medical attention; however, she stated that she did have pain to her lower spine, neck, and left side of her head. The other driver did not sustain injuries. The police were called to the scene; however, they never showed. The contact stated that she gave her information to the dispatcher; but was uncertain if a police report was filed. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was later destroyed. The contact also went to nyle maxwell cdjr of austin(13401 ranch rd 620 N, austin, tx 78717) where they discovered that her vehicle was placed under NHTSA campaign number:16V668000( seat belts, air bags); however, the dealer offered no assistance. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
- Cedar Park, TX, USA
When I start my car which is stationary the airbag light comes on & dings (like the seatbelt warning) it dings like 2 times. Then as I drive on city streets & highways, while the vehicle is in motion the light will come on & go off randomly. This doesn't happen every time the vehicle is stationary or in motion, however it does happen way more often than not. And I'm afraid for my safety & the safety of my passengers. What if the airbags do not deploy to help save anyone" I have read other customers complaining of this exact same thing happening with their vehilces, yet there is no recall" such as NHTSA id # 11395069 incident date 01-31-2021 please look into this, and please advise of solution - resolution
- Baltimore, MD, USA
The airbag light don't go off at all upon driving when accelerating the engine jerks very badly like there is some power lost going in with the engine I have to press hard for acceleration then it drives smooth then the car shuts off on my an my husband from traveling an when raining the wipers get stuck an moves like a robot so we have to pull over because we can't see due to electric problems with the wiper an this isn't safe at all for nobody car stalling out plus wipers get stuck an the move like a robot not safe
- Panama City, FL, USA
Airbag sensor light comes on, turns off at random, turns back on again. Repeats cycle while driving for entire drive.
- Poquoson, VA, USA
The airbag light keeps going on and off making a dinging noise. There is recalls for vehicles that are the same as mine yet for some reason mine is not recalled. This happens every time that I start the car and continues while I am driving.
- Franconia, NH, USA
On January 31,2021, I was driving home in the rain on interstate 40. I hydroplaned and lost control of my car. I was driving 55 mph when this happened. I wa sin the far right lane and I spun out across the highway and I crashed into the center median at full speed. My airbags never deployed. I have many bruised on my chest, hips, legs, arms and torso from the impact, as well as whiplash in my neck and back.
- Garner, NC, USA
Car started running hot no lights on. Fan stopped working. Also replace break parts and still a break problem. Then air bag has a recall found out at dealer ship after purchase and they refused to fix. I was driving when vehicle ran hot now stuck on side of road
- Arlington, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2013 Dodge Avenger. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after multiple attempts with the security light flashing on the dashboard. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic and was informed that the tipm was defective. The failure was linked to NHTSA campaign number: 13V282000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included. The contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. Since the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to fields Chrysler Jeep Dodge sanford (750 towne center blvd, sanford, fl 32771) where it was diagnosed with a defective tipm and remained in the possession of the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
- Winter Park, FL, USA
I I was sitting in the parking lot of a grocery store when the active head restraint exploded on the passenger side head rest. My vehicle was not moving and there was no contact with any other vehicle or object. I took my vehicle back to the dealer and they stated you can not even order parts to have this fixed until 05/01/2021. He stated he would try to close it but because it is made with cheap plastic it was probably broke.
- Saint Charles, MO, USA
Driver headrest deployed when no accident occurred. Very frustrated because neck is starting to hurt when driving because the headrest is forward but 50%. this happened 1 month ago, 10/01/2020. Vehicle was parked, not occupied.
- Belton, TX, USA
Engine shut off while driving brakes locked steering locked vehicle no start
- Coalinga, CA, USA
Deployed airbag loss of power engine shut off while driving brakes lock steering lock no start
- Coalinga, CA, USA
Passenger headrest airbag deployed while driving engine stalls while driving lost steering brake locks loss of power vehicle would not start
- Coalinga, CA, USA
Passenger headrest exploded while parked in a parking lot no damage from other vehicles or damage from outside
- Buckeye, AZ, USA
- Tucson, AZ, USA